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2020 · Mahindra · Diesel

XUV300

1.5TD W8

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Cost to own / mo

R4,843

R4/km

Market price

R282,398

Annual total

R58,116

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,676
InsuranceR494
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,510
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,333
Cost to own / moR4,843

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.5L
Power
86 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
132 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
3,750 rpm
Torque peak
1,500 rpm
Top speed
175 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
3,995 mm
Height
1,627 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Kerb weight
1,404 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
42 L
Range
875 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
215/55 R17

Safety

Airbags
7
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
2
Keyless
Standard
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Standard
Upholstery
Artificial
Parking camera
Rear
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
150,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
90,000 km / 5 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

81/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value93
Efficiency90
Reliability59
Practicality83

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